Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Doctor Sleep” – from great book to good(ish) film

“…and THEY’RE STARVING.” Story: Danny Torrence survived a hell of a lot when he was a kid. And yet here Dan is all grown up, falling into the same patterns his father did. But as he finally starts to pull … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Charlie’s Angels” (2019)!

Ready to meet the new Angels? Me too! Synopsis! Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Good Liar”!

Mirren & McKellen! Together on screen! Synopsis! Career con man Roy (Ian McKellen) sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty (Helen Mirren), worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Ford v Ferrari”!

Vroom vroom! Synopsis! Academy Award®-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in FORD v FERRARI, based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Last Christmas”!

Because you asked for it, MOAR screenings! Okay, just one more, but hey. Synopsis! Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job … Continue reading

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Wayback Review: “The Haunted Mansion”

A little something for All Saints Day… Originally published in 2003 at The Green Man Review! Ghosts. You can’t live with ’em, you can’t just throw ’em out on the street. Jim and Sara Evers are husband and wife. They … Continue reading

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“Jojo Rabbit”

“Be the rabbit!” Story: Jojo Beltzler is ten years old, loves his mom, and has an imaginary best friend. Awwww, right? Well, his imaginary best friend is Adolph Hitler, and Jojo is a member of the Hitlerjugend. So…kinda not so … Continue reading

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#31in31 2019 – “Zombieland: Double Tap”

“Why not go big and go home?” Story: It’s been ten years, and our foursome has turned into a real family. With all the snarking, insecurities and plain-old butt-pain moments that entails. Good thing the zombies haven’t mutated, causing some … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Doctor Sleep”!

Ready to see what little Danny Torrance has gotten up to after he and his mom fled the Overlook? Well, I’ve got passes! Synopsis! “Doctor Sleep” is the continuation of Danny Torrance’s story 40 years after the terrifying events of … Continue reading

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#31in31 2019 – “Eerie”

“They’re afraid of me. Why aren’t you?” Story: A Catholic girls school with a tragic past. A new guidance counselor who is determined to help the children she sees. All of them. Even the dead ones. Scares: Plenty of chills. … Continue reading

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